The factory Aprilia World Superbike team have conducted a number of wind tunnel tests to optimise the aerodynamics of the all new Aprilia RSV4.

Japanese rider Shinya Nakano spent a day in the wind tunnel at the Department of Industrial engineering at the University of Perugia, Italy.

Working with Aprilia race technicians, the aim of the test was to ascertain the current aerodynamic qualities of the bike and rider with a view to making additional improvements throughout 2009.

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